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Absent in the Spring

Agatha Christie
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Absent in the Spring

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Agatha Christie

Absent in the Spring

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

190

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraq • 1940s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,049 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Agatha Christie's Absent in the Spring is praised for its psychological depth and exploration of self-discovery. Readers appreciate the introspective journey of the protagonist, which deviates from Christie's usual mystery genre. Some critiques mention a slow pace, but the introspective narrative is largely deemed compelling and thought-provoking.

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Who Should Read Absent in the Spring?

A reader who enjoys introspective tales and character-driven plots would relish Absent in the Spring by Agatha Christie. Fans of tales like Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse or Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day will appreciate its focus on self-discovery and personal reflection.

4.2

15,049 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

190

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Iraq • 1940s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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